Louisiana vs Wake Forest Prediction College Football Picks 9/28/24

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons meet Saturday in college football action from BB&T Field. Here’s a Louisiana vs Wake Forest prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Louisiana vs Wake Forest pick. We will examine:

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns’ recent form and player performance

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Recent betting trends in games played between Louisiana and Wake Forest

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Louisiana vs Wake Forest game

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Preview

The Cajuns started out the year pretty well, notching a pair of early victories in their first two games. The opener was a 40-10 blowout victory over Grambling State. Next came a 34-10 win over Kennesaw State, marking the Cajuns’ first road victory of the season.

Last weekend versus Tulane, the Cajuns gave up 21 points in the third quarter during a 41-33 loss. Ben Woolridge threw for 238 yards, two TDs, and two interceptions with a couple of rush scores. Terrance Carter led the receivers on 79 yards and a touchdown.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview

Over on the Wake Forest side, they didn’t have too many issues in their opening game this year. The Deacons took out NC A&T 45-13 in a blowout. Game two was a loss to Virginia however, as Wake Forest gave up 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter for a 31-30 outcome.

Back on September 14 in their last appearance, the Deacons were down 23-6 by halftime to Ole Miss. Wake Forest didn’t score from there and left with a blowout loss 40-6. QB Hank Bachmeier posted 239 yards, while Taylor Morin caught five balls for 77 yards.

Why the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will win

• Wake Forest has won 12 of its last 13 games against non-conference opponents at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.
• Wake Forest has covered the spread in each of its last three games as a favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
• Louisiana has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last nine September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Wake Forest has won the first quarter in 11 of its last 13 games against non-conference opponents at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.
• Wake Forest has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games against non-conference opponents at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.

Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win

• Louisiana has won each of its last three games as an away underdog when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Wake Forest has lost seven of its last eight games.
• Wake Forest has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of Louisiana’s last three games.
• Louisiana has won the first half in seven of its last nine games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Louisiana’s last eight September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
• Four of Wake Forest’s last five games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Louisiana vs Wake Forest Prediction

I’m going to stick with the Cajuns. Louisiana played an uneven game versus Tulane last weekend, giving up 355 total yards (272 rushing) and 9-of-14 on third-down conversions. The Cajuns could only convert two of nine third downs themselves and also had a pair of turnovers.

As for Wake Forest, they’ll have the advantage of some extra rest and preparation here. The Deacons looked pretty rough against a tough Ole Miss team in their last outing, notching 311 total yards (46 rushing), two turnovers, and 4-of-17 on third-down tries. Wake should match up much better this Saturday however, so it’ll be an interesting matchup.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns +3